Celebrity Traitors Finale Mistakenly Made Available A Full Day Early Outside the UK
Note: This article avoids reveals concerning the series conclusion
The final episode of the star-studded edition of The Traitors was mistakenly made available by overseas broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, as confirmed a network statement.
Reports indicate that the final was watched by a small number of subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in the North American country; they could view it for a short period until it was taken down.
The installment being released was not considered a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the company urged those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "avoid sharing potential spoilers".
"We kindly ask anyone who thinks they know the outcome of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the announcement read.
"Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the series can experience the finale this evening."
This celebrity version is currently the most-watched TV show of the current year, with an mean of 12.6 million viewers over the first four episodes.
Viewers of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will secure the £100,000 for a good cause or whether faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be triumphant.
A former winner of the third series of The Traitors stated that "no one likes reveals", which are "joy's enemy".
He said he will be sitting down to watch the finale this evening live, with all of his family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of the companion show scheduled to broadcast on BBC Two following the final.
Presenter the host will be accompanied by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the show's outcome.
